Sieve (2023 Issue)

Message from the Editor-in-Chief

Entering a realm of newfound height has been both an excitement and a challenge for UP Aggregates, Inc. For our 37th year, wemanagedtoexplorethenewnormal— the opportunities of facilitating both remote and face-to-face activities. The transition has not been easy for most of ourmembers:westruggledtobalancethe face-to-face academic load, reinstated civil engineering curriculum schedule, extra-curricular work, and the physical demand of going to school every day. Changes are often perceived as difficult, butwemanagedtobestrongerthanever.

This year’s Sieve revolves around metamorphosis, an exciting and interesting phase of development. We likenthisyear’sissuetoabutterflycoming out of its cocoon: stories of exploration, successes, and changes after dormancy. Here, we documented several events that embody the spirit of camaraderie through EnggWeek 2023, AHC, and F2F bonding sessions; scholastic excellence through ESQ and Aggreviews; and social responsibility through AGB, leading to our members’ and the organizations’ holistic growth. We also focused not mainly on the outcomes of the activities, but the members’ contributions to these endeavors, as we firmly believe that the backbone of Aggre is none other than its activeandhardworkingmembers.

Let this iteration of Sieve be a manifestation of Aggre’s long-lasting commitment to serving the people through civil engineering even in the hardestofchanges.

CONTRIBUTORS

Reiner Vince Chavez Editor-in-Chief

Mardz Nathaniel Simon Managing Editor

Gleir Danielle Firmalo Lead Layout Artist

Jan Ashley Legaspi Lead Layout Artist

Lea Anndrea Tayo Lead Layout Artist

Czarina Grace Maranan

Hannah Angelica Gerona D'Jireh De Jesus

Jan Wilfred Carpizo Correspondents and Writers

Kyle Gannaban Troy Tabujara Layout Artists

Aggre Opens Its 37th Year Reaching Greater Heights

Reiner Vince Chavez

Upwardistheonlydirirection Aggre intends to take for its 37th year. After two years of navigating through the unknownastheworldshifted to the new normal, and then emergingtotheforefront,the organization has become more eager to reach greater heights. Aggre brings out its full potential as it opens the year with activities for the pursuitofitslong-livedmotto, “Acads first but not acads only.”

Thisyear’svisionisanchored towards growing above the boundaries of past practices and the challenges brought about

about by the pandemic. “For 37 years, Aggre has constantly built a foundation for civil engineering students togrow;ahometorest;anda family to celebrate with. This year, with the foundations in place,it'stimeforAggretogo and grow beyond,” as described by the UP Aggregates, Inc. President, Lean Ocampo. The organization also envisions itself to stretch out beyond academicsthisyear,asitlays outeventsandinitiativesthat emphasize the role of civil engineeringinserviceforthe community and the nation, such as Aggreviews, Aggre Gives Back (AGB), and Intercollegiate

Intercollegiate AggregatES Quiz.

Along with its dream to ascend this year externally through major events, Aggre aims to fulfill its mission of sustainability and balance for itsmembers.Withamultitude of plans and events, there is no doubt that there will be moments when academics and organization work may come clashing with each other. As Ocampo said, “the members truly care and look out for each other; however, wehavebeenstrugglingwith balancingouracadsandorg.”

Thatiswhytheorganization’s committees are also considering

dering more systematized and non-conflicting workloads to ensure “growth and efficiency, and activities to allow recreation.” With more organized, sustainable, and reduced work, Ocampo thinks that Aggre’s ascent wouldnotbehinderedbythe burnoutsofthemembers.

Most establishments have been gradually shifting towards hybrid modes as the world enters the new normal. Academic institutions, and subsequently, school organizations, have yet to adjusttothesituation.Forthis semester, Aggre has been trying both on-ground and online initiatives for its members. Face-to-face organization fairs and bonding events are being blended

blended with online tutorial programs, seminars, and meetings. Ocampo believes that this combined mode of organizationdynamicswould promote camaraderie and holistic growth among its members and the communities.

The journey to reaching greater heights after two years of the pandemic is not an easy adventure but will surely be fulfilling. UP Aggregates, Inc. has yet to conquer more challenges in the new normal. Its push towards a new era would not be possible without the collective efforts of its past, current, and future members. May its 37th year be the year of its start to a renewed, goldenblaze.

Becoming a nationally recognized premiere academic organization is obviously such a daunting task, that I am not expecting to be accomplished within a single term. However, we would like to even just lay the foundation for the proceeding term to continuously ascend to greater heights.

AY '22-'23 Commences: Aggre Joins Org Fair, Eng'g Opening Week

Steve Ivan Corral

Marking the start of face-to-faceclasses ses, UPAggregates

Inc. joined the Organization and Community Fair and Engineering Opening Week in September 2022. Spearheaded by the University Freshie Council andtheEngineeringStudent Council,theseeventsserved as a platform for the organizationtoconnectwith freshies, shiftees, and transferees through a series ofengagingactivities.

In celebration of the University Freshie Month 2022 with the theme "Tara Na't Makilahok," Aggre took a remarkable step forward by hosting its first face-toface

face activity for the Academic Year 2022-2023. Afterenduringthreeyearsof remote classes, the organization set up an interactive booth along the Academic Oval on 6th of September,2022,from9AM to 4 PM, to welcome students and showcase its vibrant community. The organization's booth became an avenue for UP Aggregates to introduce itself through its impressive lineup of flagship events and highlight its distinguished alumni. With anaimtoengageandexcite students,theboothfeatured anarrayoffunactivitiesand enticing merchandise. One of the main attractions at the

the booth was the amusing mini-game called "Flipperists." Participants were challenged to shake two 1.5L bottles, joined together,inordertotransfer aggregates from one bottle totheother.“BalikEsKwela” merch was also offered to foster a jubilant back-toschoolspirit.

Following its first activity, Aggretookpartinthehighly anticipated Engineering Opening Week 2022, which sparked a captivating start for the academic year as it embraced the theme "Paralaya," derived from the Kapampangan term for "home" and "upstream." To set the tone for the weeklong

long festivities, the event kicked off with the grand opening ceremony titled "Ang Panimula'' where UP Aggregates seized the opportunity to showcase the organization's core valuesandmottothrougha 30-second introductory video.Oneofthehighlights of the week was the "Kapistahan sa Nayon'' organization fair, held on 24th of September, 2022, along Osmena Avenue in front of Melchor Hall. From 8 AM to 5 PM, the fair buzzed with excitement as numerous organizations, including Aggre, presented their offerings to freshies and students. The organization's booth featured a bottle flip game and cool "Balik EsKwela'' merchandise. The event continued with "Lakbay Tanaw

Tanaw," an on-ground campus tour that allowed participants to explore various notable buildings in UP. Among the distinguishedhandlerswere Chloe Espina and Adrian Dayon. Guiding the attendees to buildings such as the National Institute of Physics (NIP), Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE), and the Computer Science Administration Building, the tour provided insights into the rich engineering landscape of the university. The Engineering Opening Week culminated through a "Gabi ng Pagdiriwang'' on 30th of September, where UP Aggregates prepared a special performance video featuring Claire Brent Enriquez, who captivated the audience with her mesmerizing song and gui-

guitarskills.

As the academic year continues to unfold, UP Aggregates remains committed to fostering a senseofbelongingnessand empowerment among students. The organization's presence in these events symbolizesafreshstart,one that embodies the spirit of collaboration, growth, and exploration.Withitsflagship eventsandorgactivities,UP Aggregates Inc., sets the stage for an exciting and enriching academic year ahead.

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Camaraderie Returns Face-to-face for Members, Applicants

WhiletheAcademic Yearof2022-2023

introduced a shift back to normal for university students, it also marked the return of exciting face-to-face activities for the members of theUPAggregatesInc.

Two of these initiatives for Batch 22A were "Tara, Tambs?" and "MeetAPP", which served as early events that allowed current and aspiring members to bond and grow closer. Tara, Tambs? was a series of sessions conducted early on by the Internal Affairs Committee

Committee for the members toconnectwitheachotherin the semester. On the other hand, the MeetAPP event, conducted on the 28th of October, 2022, was mainly focused on giving applicants the opportunity to meet the organization's members in person after weeks of purely online engagement. The eventstartedearlyintheday, allowing time for many fun parlor games and a variation of the Amazing Race. A potluck lunch was also held, giving attendees a unique opportunity to share their tastes and love for food. The various

various activities continued throughout the remainder of the day and culminated at ThePopUp,alongKatipunan Avenue,wheretheattendees could unwind and talk into thenight.

Another event was the 2-day Sem-ender 22A, which occurred on the 27th and 28th of January, 2023. The participating resident and alumni members, along with applicants, initially gathered atUPDilimanbeforeheading to the Royal Azure Private Resort in Pansol, Laguna. The event providedamuchneeded

neededtimeandopportunity fortheparticipantstounwind after a tiring first semester. Different parlor games like calamansi relay and a get-toknow-you activity became the highlight of the first part of the event. At the same time,thenotableintermission number of a few members, Chloe Espina, Jam Esguerra, Jom Valenciano, and Kayla Solis, brought a different level of entertainment for the attendees. An awarding ceremony was also held for the remarkable achievements of the various Aggre members, the most notable

notable award being for the Aggre-awesome member, the person with the highest Aggregrade.Moreenjoyable activities presented themselves in the form of swimming, singing, and drinking, which made the gatheringunforgettable.

A more recent event of the organization would be the Committee Alignment Session (CAS) 22B, conducted on the 29th of April,2023.Thisaffair,heldat Quezon Hall, was open to all committees and their applicant interns, a welcome change compared to previous alignment sessions independentlyheldonlineby thedifferentcommittees.The event's main goal was to allowattendeestomeettheir co-committee members and strengthen the bond and teamwork within the committee. The event also acted as a replacement for the Committee Wars, previouslyheldonline,which pitted different committees against each other in completing various tasks. The CAS 22B became the venue for intense competition in intense multiparty showdowns. An Amazing Race was held wherein the Committee for AcademicAffairsfinished1st with a time of 387 seconds, while the Applications Committee

committee finished 2nd with a time of 425 seconds. An egg drop challenge was also held, which focused on teamwork, creativity, and resourcefulness in design to ensure that the eggs don't follow the tragic fate of Humpty Dumpty. Only the Committee for Press and Publicity was successful in this endeavor, as their eggs were the only ones that did notbreak.

Theseeventsareatestament to the commitment of the UP Aggregates, Inc. to fostering camaraderie among its members.

Reiner Vince Chavez

Aggre Gives Back to Forest Warriors of Mt. Balagbag, Rodriguez, Rizal

Ateam of UP Aggregates,Inc.,throughits humanitarian service arm Aggre Gives Back, participatedinthe4thannual “PaskongmgaBayaningIpo” in Mount Balagbag, Rodriguez, Rizal. Conducted on 18th of December, 2022 and in partnership with Balagbag Environmental Society,Inc.(BESI),theevent served as a Christmas party for the Bantay Gubat Forest RangersofMt.Balagbag.

The event marked the culmination

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culmination of the organization's semestral-long campaign towards environmental sustainability. The Christmas party included variousactivitiessuchasgiftgiving, entertainment numbers,andanopenforum. Aside from the face-to-face outreach program on the mountainslopes,AggreGives Back started its operations at the start of the semester with an information and communication campaign on energy and water conservation, and merchandise

dise selling to raise funds fromwarm-heartedmembers of the organization, alumni members, sponsors, partners, and other nonaffiliates.Collectingatotalof PhP15,695.57,theteamhad managed to give away Christmas packages to more than50forestrangers.

The forest rangers are DENR field enforcers tasked to protect Mt. Balagbag from illegalactivities.Despitetheir physically-intense and dangerous duties, the forest rangers

Reiner Vince Chavez

rangers experience difficulties due to the lack necessary materials and support from the government. According to Mr. Rommel Paray, the Secretary of the Ipo Forest rangers,someoftheirneeds includeradiocommunication systems (i.e., walkie-talkies), mobile phones for documentations, hiking essentials, and butane for cooking in the mountains. Along with the Balagbag Environmental Society, various UP and non-UP organizations also help in checking on the welfare of the forest rangers by deliveringmaterialssuchasa motorized boat for traversing theIpoWatershed.

Mt. Balagbag, which forms the boundaries of Rizal and Bulacan, is part of Sierra Madre mountain range and the Ipo Watershed, which is thesiteofbothIpoandAngat Dams. The Ipo Watershed forms 98% of the main water supply of Metro Manila as part of the Angat-Uliray-IpoLaMesawatersystem.Since then, deforestation has been a major problem in the watershed, which is always attributed to the depletion of watersupplyinMetroManila, along with other issues in climatechange.Theabsence of enough trees results in rainwater eroding the soils, increasing

increasing sediment content and turbidity, thereby prolonging watertreatmentanddelayingwatersupply.

More information can be accessed in the Facebook pages of AGB-AggreGivesBackandBalagbagEnvironmentalSociety, Inc. regarding our continuous campaign towards environmentalprotectionandsustainability.

Director for External Affairs

Overall Co-heads

Mary Ann Malaluan & Nyan Del Mundo

Finance Head

JC Raymundo

Marketing Head

Daniel Emile Ching

Logistics Officer

Pierre Domondon

Publicity Officers

Megan Caranto & John Young

Gleir Danielle Firmalo

Trisha Mae Buela

(Top) Participating UP and non-UP organizations in Pasko ng mga Bayani ng Ipo 2022; (Middle) Volunteers giving Christmas gifts to forest rangers; (Bottom) UP Aggre and BESI

Onward and Appward: The Application Process in the New Normal

Reiner Vince Chavez, D'Jireh De Jesus, Czarina Grace Maranan, Hannah Angelica Gerona and Kendrick Villarroya

The student organizations of UP Diliman have become the university’s driving force of its student affairs. From as small as organizing general meetingsinaclassroom,toas largeashandlinganightinUP Fair,theseformationsbecome thehomesofmanystudentsin theirundergraduateyears.Itis also through these organizations that we get the colloquialterms tambs, mems, semender, and most importantly, app/s. “Apps” are short for “applicants” who are aspiring members of the organization. Uniquely, most UP orgs offer a semester-long application process that transcends beyond filling out forms and attending the orientation, and Aggre is one of those orgs. With the swift transition from face-to-face to online to hybrid in A.Y. 20222023,howdidtheapplications change throughout the semesters?

21A Aggred Light, Green Light

The “Aggred Light, Green Light,”Batch21A,namedafter the Korean survival drama hit Squid Game, proceeded with the application process with littletonoinformationonwhat is yet to come due to Aggre’s new online application. Lexi DelosReyesandRGGeraldez, twoofthe21Aapplicants,got to know Aggre due to the Freshie Initiative event and their friends who recommended them to join. Despite the online setup, Lexi andRGtogetherwiththeother applicants, enjoyed the application process in Aggre, claiming that it was not heavy to do. They had so much fun that they wished they could have experienced it face-toface. Among the various activities Aggre had to offer such as committee internship and variety show, they found the Bingo Cards the most enjoyable

enjoyable. Bingo Cards are task presented in a Bingo format that applicants must complete to form a “Bingo!”. They found this very helpful since it contains self, coapplicant, buddy, and committee tasks which gave them the chance to interact and socialize with their future co-members. However, challenges in completing the application task occur during their application process. The 21Aapplicantshadahardtime dealingwiththeinternshipand committee work since the tasks and schedules are challenging,broughtonbythe pandemic situation. Nevertheless,theymanagedto get through this and gladly became official members of Aggre having no regrets in joiningtheorganization.Along with dealing with academic life,supportgroupsandreview

sessions (Aggreview), these members found their newfoundhomeandareready to take on the challenge of being an awesome Aggre mem.

21B Aggreni Robredo

Since the pandemic is yet to settle, the online application continues with 21B applicants. As this semester was just near the 2022 National and Local Elections,thebatchnameditself in consensus as “Aggreni Robredo,” from a presidential candidate Leni Robredo, the 14th Vice President of the republic. Three of the 21B applicants, Euven Balanay, EnricoCarlos,DukeDeGuzman gottoknowAggremainlydueto their friend’s recommendation. Andjustlikethe21Amembers, they too have enjoyed the application process of Aggre. They have met a lot of people creating many fun and memorable memories with them. This made them realize that college is more than just academics. Among the many tasks, they enjoyed the interviews

interviews the most. The interviews are applicantmember conversations for the applicantstogettoknowmore about the organization and its members.Anotheronesaidthat the Bingo Cards are overwhelming,andthelastone had a hard time balancing academicsandtheirapplication tasks. Eventually, they have overcome these challenges and become a member of Aggre.Asofnow,theyhaveno regrets and are still happy that they joined Aggre. They note that they grew as a person in thisorganization,andtheymet lots of new people to expand their social circle. These new peopleeventuallybecametheir studybuddieswhichtheyclaim that it helped them a lot and kept them sane in their academiclife.

Transition to Hybrid Learning

Withthegradualreopeningof schools to face-to-face classes, Aggre also transitioned to hybrid application processes for Batch 22A and 22B. Adrian Dayon, the Director for Applications in the 1st semester of the academic year, focused on the welfare of the applicants in his supervision. One manifestation of this is the reinstatement of the buddy system in 22A that was not implementedin21Aand21B, as well as some face-to-face activities such as Tara, Tambs? x MeetAPP in collaboration with the Committee

Committee for Internal Affairs. With more than 50 applicants, 36 of which were welcomed as new members, he honestly felt that maintaining balance may be overwhelming sometimes, especially in dynamics and communication given that the setup is online (with gradual face-to-face activities) and schedules may overlap. Nonetheless, he mentioned communication and creativity in balancing time and energy in leading the organization’s door to membership.

Thesecondsemesterofthis year is a large leap in the Committee for Applications due to the resumption of face-to-face org activities and reopening of the Aggre Tambayan. For 22B, the comeback of face-to-face applicants’ orientation and final interview (now called “APPdate”) has been successful after five semesters. Interviews were also being done in groups at the Tambayan and seeing new faces and listening to mems’ and apps’ stories (whilst in masks) have never been so exciting.

So… G sa Aggre?

OnesemesterofapplyinginAggreisafunfilled, enjoyable, and memorable experience,whetheronline,face-to-face,or thecombinationofboth!Futureapplicants can be assured that the application committee is accommodating, hands on, andisworkinghardtomaketheapplication process just like how the Batch 21 applicants described it. More than the enjoymentoftheactivities,theapplication processes are designed to instill to the potentialnewmembersthecorevaluesof thisorganizationthathasbeenupheldfor morethanthreedecadesnow.Evenwith the privilege of meeting new friends, academic support systems, and learning softandtechnicalskills,applicantsarealso being trained to become volunteer-driven membersabletoexpresstheirtrueselves throughtheorganization.

Striving for Scholastic Excellence, Aggreviews Done Online, F2F

Kendrick Villarroya

In keepingwiththebrand oftheUPAggregatesInc. as an academic civil engineeringorganizationthat strives scholastic excellence, the Aggreviews are held. These sessions are scheduledbytheAcademics Committee just before various exams with the purpose of preparing not just CEstudentsbutalsostudents from other courses within UP Diliman. The subjects areas that are usually covered include Mathematics, Mechanics, Structural Analysis, and Design. For the AcademicYearof2022-2023, the Aggreviews held in the 1st semester were based online,while sessions in the 2nd semester were on

campus: internal and external. Internal Aggreviews were exclusive to Aggre members and facilitated as a close discussion, in contrast to the External type which was facilitated like a formal lecture andwasopentoallstudentsin theuniversity.

A total of six Aggreview sessions were held for the past two semesters, half of which covered topics in CE 151 and 152 (Structural EngineeringIandII).Theother threecoveredtopicsfromCE 24 (Mathematical Methods in Civil Engineering I), Math 22 (Elementary Analysis II), and ES 102 (Mechanics of Deformable Bodies). The lecturers for the Aggreviews

consistedofAggrealumni,now engineers,andAggremembers. Notable speakers were Engr. Jared Adriel Elamparo and Engr. Gus Steven Lalu, magna cum laude graduates of Batch 2023 and 2022, respectively, withthelatterhavinganaward for excellence in structural engineering. Another notable alumni is Engr. Helli-mar T. Trilles who headed the discussion on CE 24 and a recipient of the Quintin K. CalderonAwardforExcellence in Civil Engineering; graduated summacumlaudeandnowan instructorattheInstituteofCivil Engineering. Some Aggre members also helped in their final year such as Gemmuel Escaño, an Aggre applicant at the time who recently graduated magna cum laude and Hannah Garcia, who graduated summa cum laude, as CE 152 speakers who headedtheinternalAggreview at the Aggre Tambayan,

allowing for a more pointed discussion. Meanwhile, Reiner Chavez and Erica Gomez, summa cum laude graduates, withthelatterastheBSCEClass of2023Valedictorian,werethe speakers for CE 151. The externalAggreviewsforMath22 and ES 102 were held in MelchorHallandInstituteofCivil Engineering,respectively.

TimCruz,DirectorforAcademic Affairs mentioned the challenges in terms of scheduling the sessions, considering not just the availability of the lecturer but also the students who would havelikedtoattend.Theyalso managed to meet the expectation of finding good speakers and lecturers for the Aggreviews. The only expectation that was not met was the turnout in attendees. Thecommitteehopedthatthe efforttheyputinwouldtranslate toagoodturnoutofattendees. In terms of the trend that they observed, more and more attended the Aggreviews until the last session, where they reportedaturnoutof16which wasgoodconsideringthatthis was only the first face to face semesterafterthepandemic.All inallhesaidthathewashappy about the members’ performances and that people should look forward to more stableAggreviewsinthefuture, with interesting topics and engagingspeakers.

BACK TO OLYMPUS: Aggre Powers Through Enginering Week 2023

Steve Ivan Corral

TheEngineeringWeek 2023 concluded onahigh note, leaving a lasting impression on the engineering community of the University of the Philippines Diliman. Organized primarily by the Engineering Student Council (ESC), this annual event brought together engineering students in a week-longcelebrationoftalent,innovation,andcamaraderie.This year's theme, "Back to Olympus," invoked the spirit of ancient mythsandprovedtobeasourceofinspirationforallparticipating organizations. At the heart of Aggre's steadfast dedication to nurturing interpersonal connections, the event transcended the boundaries of mere competition, engendering a robust atmosphereofharmonyandcollaborationamongitsconstituents, ultimatelyculminatinginitscommendable11thplaceranking.

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Trinia the Goddess of Transport, is the representation of Aggre's advocacy for this year's EnggWeek. She also embodies Aggre's brand and spirit of being a gentle yet powerful organization.

Reiner Vince Chavez

The night events at Engineering Week 2023 proved to be an enchanting spectacle, captivating the audience with exceptional performances and electrifying energy. Various organizations showcased their talents and creativity while advocating for numerous social causes, bringingtheeventtolifewith their mesmerizing acts and resounding calls for change.

Aggre's Smoker Night team headed by Mary Joyce Santos delivered a captivating and exhilarating experience, leading to a 4th place finish. Their skillful execution of the gripping “Deal or No Deal” theme cleverly incorporated reflections on the country's state of democracy, indigeniously weaving the game show's mechanics into their performance. The Aggrelitos, led by Randel Illumin, brought the house down with their soulful performance in Jammeng’g, leaving the audienceinawe

of their musical prowess through the rhythm of RnB. Aggression also took the stage by storm in the highenergy dance competition, Indakan. With the theme "Women of Pop," inspired by the dynamic artist Dua Lipa, theteamdirectedbyJomarie Valenciano, displayed impressivechoreographyand powerful moves, captivating the crowd and securing a well-deserved place in the hearts of the audience. The MSK Group Category paid homage to the captivating world of anime and the importanceofeducationasa selected advocacy. Shekinah Cruz, Megan Caranto, and formermemberNeilMadriñal, showcased their dedication to this cause, delivering a memorable performance that resonatedwiththeaudience.

Engineering Week 2023 continued its enthralling journey with action-packed dayevents featuringanarray of engaging activities that brought out the best in the

engineering community. From creative challenges to intense sports competitions, it provided a platform for participants to demonstrate their skills and intellect. The roster of events includes: Cliptomania, Eng’g Between, Hayok sa EWOC, Spike Balleng’g, Kanalan 2023, CurtainCalleng’g,VideokENGG, Geek Show, Juice-Ko-Pong, Song Writeng’g, and TABL2K2023 (Tau Alpha Basketball League). Aggre’s teams emerged as victors in PopularitIEandMobileLegends: BEng’g Eng’g, clinching the 1st and2ndspots,respectively.

Aggre's sponsored events brought a mix of creativity and talent to the forefront. Crammeng’g2023,aquizshow parody that humorously mimicked the College of Engineering's long exams, provided a fun and engaging experience. The winners of this amusing competition were UP MSS in 1st place, UP ALCHEMES in 2nd place, and UPGEOPin3rdplace.Steering theevent wasadedicatedteam

ofoverallheads,ReinerChavez, Janah Veloso, and Neil Madriñal. Another captivating event, the Enggterpretations Film Festival (EFF), showcased a collection of short films with thetheme"Escape."Thejudging panelwascomprisedofXanthe Baldonado, a talented student filmmaker and musician from UP, Kristoffer Gaspar, a Magna Cum Laude BA Film graduate from UPD and the former Vice President of UP Cineastes’ Studio, and Miguel Antivola, a Summa Cum Laude BA Film graduate from UPD. UP ERG securedthetopspotwiththeir thought-provoking film "When the Leaves Turned Grey," followedbyUPIEClub's"SiMary Grace ay Bukod na Pinagpala'' and UP KEM's "Sa Diliman." Guiding the event with adept leadership was Grace Masa as theoverallhead.

AstheEngineeringWeek2023 cametoaclose,UPAggregates triumphed not solely over victory but with the spirit of camaraderiedeeplyembedded intheirhearts.Initsculmination,

the memories of this extraordinaryweekwillcontinue to inspire and fuel the organization’s passion for engineering excellence while cultivating its commitment to camaraderie and social awareness, laying the foundationsforholisticgrowth.

Overall Co-heads Marian Chloe Espina & Trisha Mae Buela

Day and Night Events Coordinator Alfonso Dagudag

Communications Head Roseanne Salinas

Logistics Head Jerome Gabriel Abagat

Finance Head Pierce Jerico Guico

Support and Sponsorships Head Dave Ivan Cope

Publicity Head Reiner Vince Chavez

ENGINEERING WEEK 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE

Where in Tambayan…

Jan Wilfred Carpizo

Tara, tambs? These two words hold a special place in the hearts of Aggre members, callingthemintoaplacewhere laughter echoes, friendships blossom, and unforgettable moments are created. The Aggre Tambayan,affectionately called "tambs," has been a symbol of shared experiences for fifteen years, transcending physical space and defining Aggre'sspirit.

Now,itistimetobidfarewellto the old Tambayan and welcome a new chapter. To accommodate UP Aggregates' changing needs and growth, the Tambayan will be moved fromMelchorHall'sfirstfloorto the ICE Main building. Expectably, this inevitable relocation stirs a bittersweet aroma as we remember the countless cherished memories oftheoldtambayan.

The Tambayan has been the backdrop for silly “chismisan” sessions, lunch-outs filled with laughter and camaraderie, and various activities like the preparation of props or card games. The lockers and cabinetsheldnotonlymaterials but also the memories that madeAggrewhatitistoday.

And of course, none may mistake the iconic "UP AGGREGATES" timber display adornedinit.

The Tambayan has not always been in Melchor Hall. With the challenges brought by the pandemic,Aggrewasforcedto findnewwaystoconnect.With the physical Tambayan inaccessible, the community foundrefugeinthevirtualrealm through platforms like Discord. While distances physically separated them, their camaraderieendured,andthey continued to bond over virtual activities, maintaining the spirit ofAggre.

The upcoming relocation represents a new chapter, an opportunity for Aggre to continue creating fresh memories while preserving the sentimentality of the old. The move signifies growth and adaptability as the organization embraces change while remainingtruetoitsvaluesand senseofcommunity.

The nostalgia of the old Tambayan still reigns supreme forsome,asithasbeenthereal first"home"ofthememswithin thecampus. Forone,ithasbuilt notonlymemoriesandjoyful

moments but also symbolized personal growth in one's college journey, as it is where they learned how to socialize withorgmates.Theinteractions withotherengineeringstudents were also an experience that will be quite impossible for the new Tambayan

Indeed,thenewTambayanwill neverbeexactlythesame.But the spirit of "Tambs" lives on in the shared experiences of the Aggre members. As they bid farewell to the old Tambayan and embrace new one, the timeless invitation remains... Tara, Tambs?

Aggre Caps Off 37th Year with a Month-long Celebration

Reiner Vince Chavez

Julyis animportant month forUPAggregates, Inc. as itwasfoundedonthe21st day of the month in1985 by then BS Civil Engineering studentPedroCamiloL.Moreno and others. Marking the end of its37thyearandthestartofthe 38th, Aggre celebrates another milestonethroughamonth-long series of major events and activities that correspond to its corevalues.

The first week of July was attributed to camaraderie through Reminisce: The UP Aggregates Grand Alumni Homecoming 2023, where severalnotablemembersofthe UPAAAattended.Somenotable attendees include the founding and past presidents, current dean of the College of Engineering,andpresidentsand officers of engineering firms. Truly, the night was one to remember as friends were reunited, listening to the report oftheUPAAA,thecurrentBoard of Directors, and the expectations for the alumni relationsforthecomingyearsas the new set of UPAAA officers wereelected.

Thethirdweekwasatestofwit as the newest iteration of the

IntercollegiateAggregatESQuiz took place. Engaging in a friendlycompetition,teamsfrom variouscollegesunleashedtheir skillsinEngineeringMechanics, attempting to solve the most difficult questions made by Aggre’s very own members. ESQisoneoftheflag-bearersof Aggre’s commitment towards scholastic excellence. Aggre gives back to Mt. Balagbag in July’s fourth week as members hiked up the mountains for a tree planting activity in partnership with Balagbag Environmental Society, Inc. In this special event, sister organization PUP Aggregates also joined to reinforce our relations through social advocacies.

“Aggre Month,” as it is dubbed, was the manifestation of UP Aggregates’ year-long ascension towards the challenges brought by remote learningandthepandemic.Our mission to build better for the Filipinopeoplecontinuesforthe 38thyear.

Grand Alumni

Homecoming 2023

8 July 2023

Intercollegiate AggregatES Quiz

22 July 2023

Aggre Gives Back x Crossover

29 July 2023

Year-end Recap: Sieve 2023

2 August 2023

Memories and Excellence: Aggre Hosts Grand Alumni Homecoming

Themuch-anticipated GrandAlumniHomecoming of the UP Aggregates Alumni Association (UPAAA) held every three years, took place on8thofJuly,2023attheAng BahayngAlumniinUPDiliman. Organized by the Committee for Professionals and Alumni Relations (PAR), the event brought together former members of the organization to celebrate their shared history and elect a new set of officers.

The evening kicked off with the report of the Board of Directors,presentedbytheUP Aggregates, Inc. incumbent president, Marian Chloe Espina. The program also featured highlights from the flagship events of AY 20222023 including the 8th ESQ co-headed by Jonas Rhein Esguerra and Janina

PhoemelaUycongco,andthe Aggre Gives Back led by Trisha Mae Buela and Nyan Denice Del Mundo. The UPAAAcurrentpresident,Jed Alison Alimanza also presented a comprehensive report about the organization's recent achievements and future endeavors. Furthermore, heartwarming messages were delivered by the founding president, Pedro CamiloMoreno,andtheDean ofUPCollegeofEngineering, Prof. Maria Antonia Tanchuling,PhD.Tospiceup the evening, Rene Rollon II from Batch 20A wowed the crowd with an impressive intermission number. Other activities enjoyed by the attendees included an open mic session, a mobile bar, a photo booth to capture cherished memories, and merchandise selling to

showcasetheirprideinbeing anAggremember.

The event received support from esteemed partners and sponsors, as evidenced by talks from Landco Pacific Corporation's President and CEO, Engr. Erickson Y. Manzano, as well as M.L Dimadura Geotechnical Engineering Consultancy's proprietor, Engr. Miguel L. Dimadura. To continue UPAAA's lasting legacy, new officers were elected and inducted. The newly-elected officers are Jed Alison Alimanza as President, John Carlo Raquiño as Vice President,MathewA.Naralas Secretary, Rafielle Corrine Pintor as Treasurer, and Angelica Anne F. Munar as Auditor.

The Grand Alumni Homecoming was indeed a

Steve Ivan Corral

nighttoremember,fosteringlastingconnectionsamongalumniand providing an avenue for them to contribute to the organization's continued growth. As the event concluded, it left a sense of anticipation for the next gathering in three years, reinforcing the enduring spirit of camaraderie and dedication among the UP AggregatesAlumni.

Overall Head

Joan Chloe Tan

Marketing Head

Shekinah Joy Cruz

Finance Head

Daniela Eleine Quijano

Logistics Co-heads

Jake Roland Ocat & Terence Arcalas

Programs Co-heads

Pierre Nylrej Domondon & Alyssa Anne Mendoza

Registrations Co-heads

Sygrid Alejo & Juliana Bathan

Publicity Co-heads

Mikhaela Calderon & Hannah

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ALUMNI HOMECOMING 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE

(L-R): Founding President Engr. Pedro Moreno, ML Dimadura Proprietor Engr. Miguel Dimadura, Jasaan Mayor Engr. Redentor Jardin, Landco Pacific Pres. and CEO Engr. Erickson Manzano, CoE Dean Maria Antonia Tanchuling

Outgoing and incoming UP Aggregates Alumni Association Officers

Return of ESQ: A Decade-Old Legacy

Kendrick Villarroya

After beinggonefor3 years due to the pandemic, the Intercollegiate AggregatES Quiz, known as ESQ, came back and brought another level of challenge to the various engineering institutions across the country. Originally launched in August 2013 by UPAggregatesInc.,theESQis considered to be the most challenging engineering science quiz in the country, testing the knowledge of studentsonfivetopics:Statics of Rigid Bodies, Dynamics of RigidBodies,FluidMechanics, Mechanics of Materials, and Engineering Mathematics. The 8th Intercollegiate AggregatESQuizwasheldat the National Institute for

Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED) Auditorium at UP Diliman during the 22nd of July, 2023 from 8am to 7pm. Preparations by the organization started early in the year, with the advance registration being held in May, as well as weekly challenges in the form of difficult questions that lasted untilJuly.

There were 40 participating teams for this year's ESQ. Teams from the various schools participated in four back-to-back rounds, Quarrying, Quartering, Sieving, and Aggregates, that not only tested their knowledge but also their

stamina. The Quarrying round waasinawrittenexamformat with the remaining rounds being in an oral quiz bee format. Like any competition, thosewhowereunabletorise to the challenge would be unabletoproceedtothenext round. The winner of the 8th ESQandfirstuniversitytobea two-time champion is the Cebu Technological University – Main Campus (top).Thewinningteam,Team B, of the university is comprisedofChrisFranckyC. Ascura, Jonash Aldrin C. Juntong, and Primo B. Nuñez III, winning Php 30,000. The 1st and 2nd runners up are Far Eastern University Institute of Technology (Team A) (middle) and

Overall Co-heads

Jonas Rhein P. Esguerra & Janina Phoemela Uygongco

Questions and Mechanics

Co-heads

Vincent James Rivera & Alyssa Mae Tinaan

Registrations Co-heads

Mary Grace Masa & Chari Ayanna Reguindin

Logistics Head

Julliane Kyle Ison

Finance Co-heads

Tyrese Gabrielle Ignacio & Allyza Talavera

Marketing Head

Lance Christopher Lelis

Programs Co-heads

Maria Arabella Iringan & Alfonso Miguel Dagudag

Marketing Head

Shaira Joy Pacifico

Publicity Co-heads

Megan-Alexis Caranto & Anne Kristine Gallo

Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Manila (Team A) (bottom), respectively winning Php 15,000 and Php 10,000. Other awards given are for the team with the Mastery in FluidMechanics,Polytechnic UniversityofthePhilippines–Manila (Team A), with a member of the team, Aldean Gem P. De Guzman being

the top scorer of the whole quarrying round. All the questions were made by Aggregates members with five3-memberteamsworking on questions for the different topics. The panel of experts which were consulted by the organization are all currently working at the ICE as lecturers and assistant professors, some are even Aggregates Alumni. They are Engr. John Kenneth Musico, Asst. Prof. Julius Rey Baniqued, Engr. Christian Leobrera, Asst. Prof. Matthew Travis Alcantara, Engr. Justin Jesse Seranilla, Engr. HelliMar Trilles, and Asst. Prof. JihanPacer.

Throughout the years, the ESQ has provided an avenue for the continuing development of its participants to be leaders of their current fields. Their competence, honesty, camaraderie, and teamwork shines in their performance and shall continue to shine until they become engineers that shape the future of the Philippines.

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8TH INTERCOLLEGIATE AGGREGATES QUIZ STEERING COMMITTEE

Erickson Y. Manzano: Life of an Aggre-Awesome Leader

Reiner Vince Chavez

With38yearsinthe University as a premieracademic civil engineering organization, UP Aggregates has already produced a multitude of leaders in different fields—the construction industry, business, and the academe. One of which is the current President and CEO of Landco Pacific, Engr. Erickson Y. Manzano

Engr.Manzano’s path towards success started off at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he obtained hisBSinCivilEngineering.His primary inspiration was his father, Engr. Jun Manzano. While at the university, he applied in UP Aggregates during the second semester of 1989. One of his Aggre batchmates was Dr. Regin Regidor who currently takes thehelmoftheUPInstituteof CIvil Engineering as the director

director. After his time at UP andAggre,hepursuedfurther studies at De La Salle University with an MS in Civil Engineering and earned a Master of Business Administration at the Asian Institute of Management. He wasalsoanMBAinternational exchange student at Ivey Business School at Western University in London and completed the Executive Education program at the University of Michigan in the UnitedStates.

With over 25 years of experience, he has already held key positions prior to joining Landco. Now, he currently holds the highest office in Landco Pacific Corporation, an affiliate of the MetroPacificCorporation,and a real estate developer of leisure and beach town properties. Sustainable innovations are also priorities of

of Landco as they create leisure communities, resortinspired condominiums and luxury home communities. Landco’s vision is encapsulated in the words “Pioneering Landscapes,” with everyLandcopropertybeinga testamenttothisvisionsuchas LandcoShores,LandcoParks, Lando Peaks, and Landco BeachTowns.

EYM is a visionary leader. He also finds inspiration in providing innovative designs with his cruises. Being handson in managing all aspects of theorganizationledthewayto Landco’s success. Truly, AggrehashelpedshapeEngr. Manzano into who he is now, and this greatly manifests in thesuccessofLandcoPacific Corporation.

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VISION

UP Aggregates, Inc. envisions to be the premiere academic organization that takes pride in providing service and leadership that stretches beyond Civil Engineering and academics. Through the years, we have embodied the passion to advance academic excellence, redefine leadership,andreinforcesocialresponsibility,aggregatedtoholisticallycultivateservice-oriented members. This year, as we ASCEND toachieveinfinitepossibilities,AGGREaspirestobecome sustainableandforward-moving,whileitpursuestodeepenthebondthatuniquelyidentifiesand moldsourconstituents.

25 SIEVE 2022-2023

JOAN TAN Director for Professional and Alumni Relations

AUBREY CAPUNO Director for Finance

TRISH BUELA Director for External Affairs

STEPH HEPIGA Director for Internal Affairs

MISSION

As we tread through the uncharted, UP Aggregates, Inc. desires to ASCEND by instilling sustainabilityfromwithinandrebuildingconnectionstoformamorestableandrenewedsenseof aggregationtowardsexcellenceandservice.Recollectingandemployingthelearningsfromthe yesteryears, we expand our purpose to not just holistically engrave honor, excellence, and compassionwithintheorganization,butalsotoreachoutandestablishinclusive,interactive,and sustainableprogramsthatextendknowledgeintointegratedwisdomthatcanbringprogressive changes to society. With these, we can bring each aggregate and others to ASCEND in their pursuitforgreatnessandundyingservice.

Board of Directors

ERICA SAMSON Director for Logistics and Secretarial Operations

CHLOE ESPINA President

REINER CHAVEZ Director for Press and Publicity

TIM CRUZ Director for Academic Affairs

ADRIAN DAYON Director for Applications, First Semester

ABOUT THE COVER

The butterfly symbolizes Aggre's blissful transition to the new normal: a metamorphosis that is filled with challenges and exploration. Its triangular features are symbolic to Aggre's move towards stability, akin to trusses, as the organization becomes more comfortable in the new normal and ascend with great honor and pride to serve the people through civil engineering.

Copyright 2023 by UP Aggregates, Inc.

Illustration by Troy Tabujara